# DockerRegistry vs falco

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | DockerRegistry | falco |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 74/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 12 in Container Registry | #12 of 78 in Security |
| GitHub stars | 10 665 ✓ | 9 535 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +42 | +125 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 6 ✓ |
| Latest release | v3.1.2 · 24 Sept 2026 | 0.45.1 · 19 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | C |

## Which one should you pick?

DockerRegistry and falco score the same (74/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.

falco ships more often: 6 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for DockerRegistry.

If you want the quickest setup, DockerRegistry is easier to run; falco needs more configuration.

falco is growing faster right now (+125 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [DockerRegistry](https://selfhost.directory/project/dockerregistry) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/dockerregistry.md)
- [falco](https://selfhost.directory/project/falco) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/falco.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/dockerregistry-vs-falco